After becoming the first amateur to win the Japan Open in the tournament's 95 years of competition last fall, Taiga Semikawa aims for more success in...
The American, who has roots in Japan, was steady throughout and came up big on the final hole.
The former world No. 1 amateur is alone in fifth place after a spectacular 63 at the Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club.
“It’s just amazing. I just can’t believe it,” said the 17-year-old Baba, who captured the title by the largest margin since 1961.
The new golf tour’s aggressive plans to make a big publicity splash are on full display in pursuit of marquee names.
The Chiba Lotte Marines pitcher is achieving great results today because, in both his high school and pro careers, the people around him didn’t rush him.
Matsuyama needs a record-breaking performance over the final 18 holes to retain the green jacket.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler leads the field with an 8-under 136 at the midway point.
The five-time Masters champion plays his first round of competitive golf in more than 500 days, while Matsuyama shoots an even-par 72.
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks skipper, who has guided his club to five Japan Series titles since 2015, is not expected to remain in charge in 2022.
Led by Naomi Osaka, there has been a growing urgency to fight all racism in sports. Matsuyama’s victory at the Masters Golf Tournament helps take this...
The Ehime Prefecture native became the first Japanese man to win a golf major.